Crossbow with a Release Mechanism

摘要

A trigger mechanism for use in a crossbow comprises a housing having a first slot formed in a first side and a second slot formed in a second side opposite the first side. A trigger lever, a bowstring catch and a disarm mechanism are all moveably mounted in the housing. The catch has a first end configured to engage the trigger lever and a second end configured to retain the bowstring in a cocked position. The disarm mechanism is partially positioned in the second slot and is moveable between a fixed first position proximate the housing second slot toward a second disarm position toward the housing first slot. As the disarm mechanism moves from the first position into the second position, it engages the trigger lever causing it to move out of engagement with the catch first end allowing the user to release the bowstring using the bowstring cocking device from the trigger mechanism without having to engage the trigger.

主权项

1. A trigger mechanism for use in a crossbow having a bowstring, the trigger mechanism comprising:
a. a housing having
i. a first slot formed in a first side of the housing where first slot is configured to receive the bowstring of the crossbow when the crossbow is cocked; andii. a second opening formed in a second side of the housing opposite from the first side; b. a trigger lever pivotally mounted in the housing, the trigger lever comprising a trigger; c. a catch that is pivotally mounted in the housing, the catch having:
i. a catch first end configured to operatively engage with the trigger lever; andii. a catch second end configured to retain the bowstring in a cocked position, wherein the catch is moveable between a cocked first position and a release second position; d. a disarm mechanism in operative engagement with the trigger lever and partially positioned in the second opening, wherein
i. the disarm mechanism is configured to be retained in a fixed first position, andii. the disarm mechanism is configured to move through the housing second opening out of the fixed first position toward the housing first slot and into a second position in which the disarm mechanism causes the trigger lever to allow the catch to move from the catch first position into the catch second position.